Chateau Rieussec

Chateau Rieussec

Château Rieussec covers approximately 93 hectares of prime vineyards bordering the famed d'Yquem vineyards on the western side. It was ranked as a Premier Grand Cru in the classification of 1855 and is the Sauternes is made with a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.

The vineyard was purchased by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, the owners of Château Lafite Rothschild in 1984, the latest in a long list of illustrious owners that have included the Gasqueton family who are also owners of famed Saint Estèphe preoperty Château Calon-Ségur.

In total four wines are produced at Chateau Rieussec of which three originate from the Sauternes appellation. Top of the pile is the classified growth Château Rieussec, next up is the second wine Carmes de Rieussec followed by Château de Cosse and a dry white wine from the Bordeaux AOC. The flagship Château Rieussec sees between 16 and 26 months in 55% new oak barrels, which varies according to vintage conditions.
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Chateau Rieussec
Château Rieussec covers approximately 93 hectares of prime vineyards bordering the famed d'Yquem vineyards on the western side. It was ranked as a Premier Grand Cru in the classification of 1855 and is the Sauternes is made with a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.

The vineyard was purchased by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, the owners of Château Lafite Rothschild in 1984, the latest in a long list of illustrious owners that have included the Gasqueton family who are also owners of famed Saint Estèphe preoperty Château Calon-Ségur.

In total four wines are produced at Chateau Rieussec of which three originate from the Sauternes appellation. Top of the pile is the classified growth Château Rieussec, next up is the second wine Carmes de Rieussec followed by Château de Cosse and a dry white wine from the Bordeaux AOC. The flagship Château Rieussec sees between 16 and 26 months in 55% new oak barrels, which varies according to vintage conditions.
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    • James Suckling
      93 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      93 points
    • Neal Martin
      92 points
    Chateau Rieussec 2008
    • Variety SSB / SBS Blend
    • Vintage 2008
    • Brand Chateau Rieussec
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Rieussec 2008
    "Brilliant pale golden colour with pale gold hue. On the nose strong botrytis ..."
    $120.00
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    • James Suckling
      99 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      97 points
    • Jane Anson
      97 points
    Chateau Rieussec 2015
    • Variety SSB / SBS Blend
    • Vintage 2015
    • Brand Chateau Rieussec
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Rieussec 2015
    "The 2015 Rieussec, a blend of 86% Semillon and 14% Sauvignon Blanc, was picke..."
    $120.00
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    Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2007 375Ml
    • Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
    • Vintage 2007
    • Brand Chateau Rieussec
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2007 375Ml
    "Rieussec is a Premier Cru Class producer from the world best Dessert wine reg..."
    $124.99
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    • Neal Martin
      95-97 points
    Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2014
    • Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
    • Vintage 2014
    • Brand Chateau Rieussec
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 7.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2014
    "The 2014 vintage for Sauternes was superb overall."
    $165.00
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    • James Suckling
      98 points
    • Decanter
      97 points
    • Vinous
      97 points
    • The Wine Advoca
      96 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      96 points
    Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2015
    • Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
    • Vintage 2015
    • Brand Chateau Rieussec
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2015
    "Rieussec is a Premier Cru Class producer from the world best Dessert wine reg..."
    $175.00
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    • James Suckling
      98 points
    • Decanter
      97 points
    • Vinous
      97 points
    • The Wine Advoca
      96 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      96 points
    Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2015 375ml
    • Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
    • Vintage 2015
    • Brand Chateau Rieussec
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2015 375ml
    "Rieussec is a Premier Cru Class producer from the world best Dessert wine reg..."
    $90.00
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    • James Suckling
      99 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      97 points
    • Jane Anson
      97 points
    Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2015 375mL
    • Variety SSB / SBS Blend
    • Vintage 2015
    • Brand Chateau Rieussec
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2015 375mL
    "The 2015 Rieussec, a blend of 86% Semillon and 14% Sauvignon Blanc, was picke..."
    $120.00
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    • Robert Parker's
      97 points
    Rieussec Sauternes 375ml 2014
    • Variety Semillon
    • Vintage 2014
    • Brand Chateau Rieussec
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Rieussec Sauternes 375ml 2014
    "Layered botrytis that gives the wine both its richness and dense texture. It ..."
    $107.99
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